DSA: MALAYSIAN-MADE ‘KAMIKAZE’ DRONE SET TO STRIKE 'TARGETS' COMMERCIALLY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The first locally manufactured 'Kamikaze' loitering munition drone, a pioneering creation by Malaysian company Mindmatics, is poised to engage targets commercially.

Named Todak, this innovative drone took one year to be developed and is currently undergoing further research and development, expected to be completed within the next six months.

Unveiling the drone at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2024, here, project manager Azman Ahmad said the drone is meant to precisely strike and destroy intended targets.

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“Previously we developed surveillance drones, but we have now moved towards Kamikaze drones for specific objectives and purposes.

“There are a few agencies interested in this product, and we see a potential market among local and regional enforcement agencies,” he told Bernama at the Mindmatics booth. 

Designed for intelligent munitions in the defence sector, the drone boasts an in-house developed Artificial Intelligence control algorithm, complemented by a handheld Fire Control Unit. 

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Azman emphasised that the drone, fueled by a 25.5V solid-state lithium-ion battery, offers an operational time of up to 40 minutes and possesses the capability to autonomously fly and engage both fixed and moving targets without the need for surveillance input.

Based in Kajang, Selangor, with almost 20 years of experience, Mindmatics specialises in providing a comprehensive range of solutions in information technology, computing, and electronics.

-- BERNAMA